Acura ILX vs. Volvo S60

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Acura ILX and Volvo S60 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Acura ILX and the Volvo S60.

When comparing the Acura ILX's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Volvo S60 has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Acura ILX's and the Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX is a better car than the Volvo S60.

Pricing: A used 2022 Acura ILX ranges from $19,989 to $28,990 while a used 2022 Volvo S60 is priced between $20,717 to $32,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura ILX loses 42.3 percent of its value and the Volvo S60 loses 52.4 percent of its value. This means the Acura ILX retains 10.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo S60.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura ILX is 8.1 out of 10 while the Volvo S60's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Acura ILX being ranked 3 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Volvo S60 being ranked 13 out of 36.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura ILX is 8.0 out of 10. For the Volvo S60 the reliability rating is 7.4 out of 10. This gives the Acura ILX a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo S60.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Acura ILX’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Volvo S60 base engine makes 247 horsepower. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The S60 is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 557 miles. This gives the Volvo S60 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura ILX. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Volvo S60 has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space. The Acura ILX and Volvo S60 are comparable in regards to front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Acura ILX and the Volvo S60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.